Life — October 9, 1931 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis: "The Bridge Rehasher Has An Auto Accident" This satirical piece mocks a self-important driver who causes an accident while lecturing the victim about proper driving etiquette. The "bridge rehasher" (likely a reference to someone who obsessively recounts details, particularly about bridge-playing or similar social activities) blames the victim for poor hand signals, claiming nine times out of ten he'd have been "all right." The cartoon illustrates the driver's hypocrisy: he lectures extensively about road rules and signal systems while simultaneously demonstrating reckless driving. The satire targets arrogant people who pontificate about propriety while their actions contradict their words—a common target of Life magazine's humor. The second piece, "Test of Appreciation," briefly notes difficulty appreciating apartment living until operating elevators while carrying awkward items.